uvula Definition
uvula (yo̵̅o̅′vyə lə)
noun pl. -·las or -·lae′-lē′
the small, fleshy process hanging down from the middle of the soft palate above the back of the tongue
Etymology: ML, dim. of L uva, grape < IE base *ei-, reddish, colorful > OE iw, yew
uvula Usage Examples
Preposition: with
spray: Snorex works by coating the back of the throat tongue and uvula with a special liposome formula spray.
Converse of object
relax: Externally, this decoction has been advantageously employed as a gargle in chronic sore throat with relaxed uvula, and also as a fomentation.
Modifies a noun
palatoplasty: The types of TAP include: laser-assisted uvula palatoplasty ( LAUP ) and radiofrequency ablation ( or âsomnoplastyâ ).
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